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Global Study Links 1 in 8 Cancer Cases to Infections

Global Study Links 1 in 8 Cancer Cases to Infections

New research estimates that about 12.5% of cancer cases worldwide are attributable to infections, with four pathogens responsible for most of the burden. Prevention options range from established vaccines to treatments still in development, underscoring progress and remaining gaps.

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1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections, global study finds